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Another spectacular day through New Hampshire into Vermont along the Appalachian trail. Here's a sign from Meredith, NH.

I forgot to tell you about the car that followed us yesterday for about 30 miles during a few construction spots here and there. I could hear the goat at the first slow down and as we increased speed it laid down then if we stopped, it stood up and let us all know it wanted to know what was going on. You'd think it was some reincarnated old geezer riding in the back of a carriage on the way to the feed store to get his stock some feed.

We made it to Manchester Vermont early enough to get a load of laundry done. We're in ski area again and love the cool evening with the window open to a field of green trees and the sound of rain. Oh by the way... It's raining - rain started when we stopped to check into the hotel. Looks like we are on the edge of the east coast storm.

We both agree that this area from Western Maine through Vermont remind us of the Pacific Northwest. Logging is part of the life here. Mining too and ski resorts. Lovely green but the changes continue with shades of Burgundy today along with brilliant orange.

If you look closely, you will see wild turkeys along the side of the road in New Hampshire. Also seen some eating close to a front porch a bit later. Didn't see any Moose but lots of warning signs. One sign said "enormous amount of accidents with Moose"

Both of us have commented on how lucky we were yesterday to ascend Mt Washington with mostly clear skies. During our drive there, I felt like I was back in the Buick while Joe drove heading to the "ashford lion's hall" = such a nightmare. I had to concentrate on the upper hill to maintain any composure.

I love our little car.

It seemed everyone was moving at 5 MPH which is the worst thing you can do on such an upgrade hill.

4DATUDE was in first gear most of the way up and whined all the way. She was a lot like me.. squeezing very tightly and whining. Going downhill wasn't much better but thankfully those who were in front of us, seen us coming and got over. I hate that since we are such a noticeable vehicle. Not like we're a Honda and everyone has one.

One guy we stopped to check to be sure we were going in the right direction, after having taken the wrong road a few time this morning, said we were going the right way but if we got lost, not to worry, Vermont wasn't that big. Great !! Traveling these back roads are great. You really get to see the country as it is; depressed or prosperious we've seen both.